Viral Dumpling Hack by @fitgreenmind

25 min
Medium

2 servings

🧈

200 g

Firm Tofu

🧅

1

Spring Onion

🥕

1 medium carrot

Carrot

🌾

16 g

Flour

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

🍶

15 ml

Soy Sauce

🥟

12

Dumpling Wrappers

💧

60 ml

Water

🍯

30 ml

Sweet Soy Sauce

🍶

15 ml

Vinegar

🌶️

2 g

Chili Flakes

🫗

15 ml

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Finely slice 1 spring onion and grate 1 carrot.

    spring onion
    carrot
    🔪knife
    🟫cutting board
    🧀fine grater

  2. Step 2/15

    Crumble 200 g firm tofu into a mixing bowl.

    firm tofu
    🥣mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/15

    Add the sliced spring onion and grated carrot to the tofu.

    spring onion
    carrot
    firm tofu
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/15

    Add 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp soy sauce.

    all-purpose flour
    salt
    soy sauce
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/15

    Knead the filling thoroughly until it holds together.

    firm tofu
    spring onion
    carrot
    all-purpose flour
    salt
    soy sauce
    🥣mixing bowl

  6. Step 6/15

    Divide the filling into 12 equal portions and roll them into balls.

    firm tofu
    spring onion
    carrot
    all-purpose flour
    salt
    soy sauce
    🥣mixing bowl

  7. Step 7/15

    Heat 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

    neutral cooking oil
    🥄spatula

  8. Step 8/15

    Fry the 12 tofu balls until their bottoms are golden brown.

    firm tofu
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/15

    Place 1 dumpling wrapper over each tofu ball and gently press it down.

    dumpling wrappers
    firm tofu

  10. Step 10/15

    Pour 60 ml water into the pan around the dumplings.

    water
    🧪measuring jug

  11. Step 11/15

    Cover the pan immediately with a lid.

    🫕lid

  12. Step 12/15

    Steam over medium heat for 5 minutes, until the water has evaporated.

    water
    🫕lid

  13. Step 13/15

    Combine 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce, 1 tbsp vinegar, and 1 tsp chili flakes in a small bowl.

    sweet soy sauce
    vinegar
    chili flakes
    🥣small bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  14. Step 14/15

    Stir the dipping sauce until the chili flakes are evenly distributed.

    sweet soy sauce
    vinegar
    chili flakes
    🥣small bowl
    🥄spatula

  15. Step 15/15

    Serve the crispy tofu dumplings warm with the sweet soy chili dip.

    sweet soy sauce
    vinegar
    chili flakes
    🥣small bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Plant Protein, Vegetables, Seasonings, Condiments, Grains, Prepared Foods, Beverages

Ingredients

Firm tofu, Spring onion, Carrot, Flour, Salt, Soy sauce, Dumpling wrappers, Water, Sweet soy sauce, Vinegar, Chili flakes, Oil

Allergens

Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 19g, Carbohydrates: 56g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 11g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 300mg, Iron: 5mg, Potassium: 430mg, Sodium: 1760mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 420µg, Vitamin C: 5mg, Vitamin K: 20µg, Folate: 70µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

5 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, fine grater, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug, spatula, lid, small bowl

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Asian, Chinese-Inspired, Fusion

Geographic

China, East Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Golden, Tender, Juicy, Chewy

Flavors

Savory, Sweet, Salty, Umami, Tangy, Spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Store dipping sauce separately), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Freeze without dipping sauce,Reheat from frozen in a covered pan with a splash of water)